This go-to gym's red-and-white logo is widespread across all boroughs.

by Katie Heffernan

In Short
With expansion into the outer boroughs, Newark and Long Island, NYSC's locations have become so ubiquitous that New Yorkers are likely to have a location near work or home, if not both. This emphasis on convenience extends to its signature circuit training program, the 22-minute Xpressline--not to mention the range of equipment, from Cybex and Icarian machines to Hammer Strength free weights. Other offerings include classes that focus on core-strengthening, flexibility and kickboxing.

04/23/08

Apathetic Corporation

by lateshuvit

NYSC is a hole. I used to be fine with their unfriendly staff and less than hygenic facilities because they are cheap and conveniently located near my home and office. However, after having to deal with management about a money dispute, I have found that what you see on a daily basis goes on up the corporate ladder. Management has been not only unresponsive to my very reasonable complaints (as admitted by the local manager) but they are actually hostile. Basically this is the story: they fired my personal trainer and refused to refund me for sessions I had remaining with my trainer. Instead, they wanted to push someone else on me, but I said, at this time I really don't want to. A decent company would respect their client's wishes. It's only a thousand dollars and they are a corp doing millions in business. The hassle they are giving me and the endless lies and passing the buck just showed me that the personnel are incompetent and the corp has a culture that is disrespectful of customers. This goes up to the executives. Terrible customer service. Now it makes sense why their gyms are so filthy. I am quitting and going elsewhere.

• Pros: They have gyms everywhere
• Cons: Filthy facilities, unfriendly staff, terrible customer service

03/07/05

Better Than Yad Think

by spgayle

This gym is set in the heart of Bensonhurst Brooklyn. Right away you think Saturday Night Fever and The Honeymooners. Yes, the members speak Brooklyneese; but don't let the colorful personalities mislead you. These members are smart and best of all they are friendly. What a nice change from the pretentious folk at many of the other NYSCs. Plus, the trainers here are actually knowledgeable and in-shape! If you want to get a real work-out with real people, this is the place!

• Pros: Great people, Large space, Serious workouts
• Cons: no towels